Grateful Dead

Save Your Face Shortlist: February 9, 1973 - Palo Alto, CA

By John Hilgart

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This is the first show of 1973, and it's famous because it featured debuts of seven new songs. But it's mostly a messy, rusty show, the new songs not rehearsed enough, old songs not rehearsed at all. There were also a lot of technical difficulties with a new sound system. Nonetheless, the band was clearly very excited to be doing this again, after five weeks off. The "Playin'" jam is wonderfully involved and never breaks stride, and the two new songs that were truly ready for prime time are superb. Visit the above link for additional details and a download URL.